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Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • David Conway
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
Challengers make waves for dredging project

The town faces objections to its plans to dredge Longboat Pass and New Pass from two familiar opponents.

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Sean Thompson and other Longboat Key kids got to ride a Longboat Key Police Department all-terrain vehicle in 1998, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center's summer camp. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Rotary Club seeks kids for new monthly club

If you're a Longboater between the ages of 6 and 12, you're invited to get to know your fellow Longboat Key kids.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Gene Jaleski

Gene Jaleski campaign materials won't be seen this election, but his voice will be heard.

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Younger
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Phill Younger

Phill Younger seeks a final term because he believes there's more work to do on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2015
Letters to the Editor

We cannot turn the other cheek; Event showcased community spirit; Dispatch is a matter of life and death

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Marvin Kocian, aka His Royal Highness, presides over a ball Friday night before leading the Historic Krewe of Mid-City during Sunday night's Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Q+A with Marvin Kocian

Marvin Kocian led the Historic Krewe of Mid-City in New Orleans in the Sunday night Mardi Gras parade through the Big Easy.

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"I don't think we have a right to rule on anything that happened over 25 years ago." — Board member Jean White
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
ZBA won't review Mar Vista complaints

The board heard from Village resident Gene Jaleski at its Feb. 12 meeting, but it won't hold hearings on his complaints.

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Barbara Knowles submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
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Brennan Duffy, 4, and Kayla Duffy, 2, enjoy their beads at 2014’s Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2015
UPDATE: Mardi Gras St. Armands Style cancelled

Due to predicted inclement weather, St. Armands' Mardi Gras celebration was cancelled.

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  • Neighbors
Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2015
Moore's plans for brand-new restaurant

Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore is prepared to file a site plan soon that calls for tearing down his 47-year old eatery and building a new one.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2015
Moore's, underground utilities on tomorrow's Town Hall agendas

Both the Planning and Zoning Board and the Longboat Key Town Commission meet tomorrow.

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  • News
Model Gigi Tuffile, 4
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel fashion show

Temple Beth Israel took the catwalk for its annual fashion show on Feb. 16 at Michael's on East. Adults and children, ages six months to 13 years, modeled in fashions by Dream Weaver and Little Boutique on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy and Dick Weber take a turn on the dance floor at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Valentines in Monte Carlo party.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Valentines

Love and luck were in the air on Longboat Key for the Kiwanis Foundation Valentines in Monte Carlo dinner and casino party Saturday night at the Longboat Key Club.

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